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A New Standard: 5 Balcones Cocktails That Showcase American Single Malt Whisky at Its Best

VinePair

Its a new era for American Whisky. A final ruling from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) published on Dec. 18, 2024 established criteria that recognizes American Single Malt Whisky as an official category in the American spirits industry. One distillery at the forefront of the movement for official recognition of American Single Malts (ASM) is Balcones, a craft distillery owned by Diageo thats been producing whisky since 2009 and creating single malts since 2011.

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Alice Feiring Isn’t Over Natural Wine

PUNCH

For Alice Feiring, natural wine is not just a trend. Here, the wine writer shares her thoughts on the future of the category.

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The VinePair Podcast: Is Asia Tequila’s Next Big Market?

VinePair

White Lotus is dominating culture right now, and Adam recently read an interview with K-Pop sensation and Season 3 star Lisa, in which she explains that she broke the ice with fellow actor Tayme Thapthimthong by introducing him to her favorite drink: tequila. Oddly enough, we almost never hear about the Asian market when it comes to tequila, despite the fact that it seems like it would fit right in.

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Alice Feiring Isn’t Over Natural Wine

PUNCH

For Alice Feiring, natural wine is not just a trend. Here, the wine writer shares her thoughts on the future of the category.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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Review: High West Bourye (2025)

Drinkhacker

High West’s Bourye has built a sort of cult following among some American whiskey fans, with its production dating back to the early 2010s. The bourbon/rye mashup often contained highly-aged whiskey from multiple distilleries, and fans chased new tastes as the blend and profile shifted from one year to the next. After about a decade as a nationwide release, High West changed Bourye to a distillery-only bottling, so customers needed to purchase it in Utah.

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San Diego Spirits Festival Returns For 2025; Here Are The Dates, Location & Ticket Prices

PubClub

Luna Nuevo samples its tequla. Photo: PubClub.com One of the top social cocktail events of the year is back for 2025, the San Diego Spirits Festival. This spectacular event, which features spirits distributors from several high-end brands, is set for Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 27-28. The location is again the Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla which has patios overlooking the bluffs and Pacific Oean.

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Arla and DMK to merge into European dairy heavyweight

Just Drinks

Dairy giant Arla is set to merge with German heavyweight DMK to create the largest dairy cooperative in Europe.

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Ruby Red Drink Recipe

Mix That Drink

A refreshing cocktail featuring grapefruit vodka, Campari, fresh grapefruit juice, and 7-Up. Perfect for summer gatherings or relaxing afternoons.

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The Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch Reopens the Jailhouse Bar

Bar Magazine

As a staple of premium hospitality in one of Londons most interesting locales, The Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch is relaunching their iconic Jailhouse Bar; an extraordinary venue that brings history to life in an atmosphere of refined indulgence. Set within the walls of the former Old Street Magistrates’ Court and police station, the space is reopening its doors to offer guests an immersive experience where history meets modern luxury.

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Sazerac’s Buffalo Trace Distillery shut by flooding

Just Drinks

Sazerac's Buffalo Trace Bourbon distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky has shut following days of heavy rainfall in the area.

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Top 5 Ways to Optimize Your Loyalty Strategy

Speaker: Lauren Barash, Vice President, Brand Marketing

In an ever-evolving industry, building and retaining loyal customers is critical to the success of any restaurant business. Join Lauren Barash, VP of Brand Marketing at Full Course, as she delves into the world of restaurant loyalty programs, and reveals the top five essential strategies to optimize your approach! This webinar will explore: Loyalty trends and what you should be focusing on 📊 Actionable insights and ideas to help you develop the most powerful and effective loyalty program

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Europe’s top bartenders invited to enter the prestigious Nc’nean Creations cocktail competition 

Bar Magazine

Pioneering Organic Single Malt Scotch distillery, Ncnean, has announced entries are open for their 2025 bartender cocktail competition. The annual competition, which is run by Ncneans blender, Matt Hastings, has become one of the most prestigious cocktail competitions on the circuit. The contest has gained its leading reputation thanks to the creative and challenging briefs, one-to-one mentoring, expert feedback, and incredible trip to visit Ncneans remote and beautiful distillery, in addition t

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Patron Tequila Introduces El Alto Mini

Cheers

As smaller-size packaging emerges as a consumer trend, Patron has announced the launch of Patron El Alto Mini, in 50-ml. bottles. Launched in 2022 , Patron El Alto is made from 100% Weber Blue Agave grown in Jalisco, Mexico. It’s a blend of Reposado, Aejo and Extra Aejo tequilas, now available in a trial-size bottle. “With the Patron El Alto Mini, we’re sharing our handcrafted prestige tequila in an exciting new way,” says D-J Hageman, VP of marketing at Patron. “It

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Mahou San Miguel adds wine-based drinks to range

Just Drinks

Mahou San Miguel has expanded its product portfolio into wine-based drinks with the launch of the Los Cachis brand.

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Scotch Cobbler Cocktail Recipe

Mix That Drink

The Scotch Cobbler combines rich scotch with citrusy orange liqueur and sweet simplicity, topped with fruit for a sophisticated treat.

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Prime Drink Group moves for ‘functional’ drinks brand Relax Downlow

Just Drinks

Prime Drink Group has struck a deal to buy a majority stake in the company behind Relax Downlow, a Quebec-based functional drinks brand.

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14 Carrot Cocktails to Drink on Easter

Bevvy

The sun is shining, the tulips are blooming, and the days are getting longer as we speak, which means that spring is officially here and Easter isn’t far behind

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Australia’s Comiskey Group buys Eumundi Brewery from Lion

Just Drinks

Australia-based hospitality business Comiskey Group has acquired Eumundi Brewery from Lion.

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A Complete List of the Best Restaurant Management Tools

Sculpture Hospitality

Keeping all of the moving parts in your restaurant in sync can be tricky. Doing it while staying efficient, streamlined and not overwhelmed can be even more difficult.

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Bourbon Review: Wyoming Whiskey Barrel Strength

The Whiskey Wash

Wyoming Whiskey is big voice in an otherwise unassuming part of the U.S. Distilled and bottled in Kirby Wyoming, this bottle represents almost 20 years of lessons learned.

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Asia�s 50 Best Bars heads to Macau for 2025

Drinks International

For its tenth edition, Asia’s 50 Best Bars has announced that, for the first time, the ceremony will be held in Macau on 15 July 2025. The live awards.

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The Evolution of the American Milkshake

Imbibe Magazine

“I don’t drink milkshakes that often.” Behind the counter at San Franciscos Castro Fountain, Brandon Brooks is tall, lean, and dressed in the spotless white outfit of a midcentury soda jerk. He pauses. As he considers what constitutes often, Brooks nurses a dense Irish coffee milkshake. Maybe one a day. Ish. Sometimes I skip a day.

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Monarq and Torres reach distribution agreement

Drinks International

Monarq Group and Familia Torres, the Spanish wine and spirits producer, have announced a new regional distribution agreement for Torres Brandy and El Gobernador Pisco.

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The best bar for a whisky

Australian Bartender

With Bar Awards voting now open to select this years best of the best, what better time to remember the cream of the 2024 crop, in this case, the countrys best whisky bars. Bar Besuto, Sydney, NSW Taking cues from traditional Japanese whisky bars, Bar Besuto is nestled in a discreet basement in Sydneys bustling Circular Quay district. Forging a reputation for stocking ultra-rare Japanese whiskies from owner Joel Bests collection, customers can enjoy varieties hard pressed to find elsewhere.

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New Eden Mill Distillery fills first cask

Drinks International

Independent Scottish distiller Eden Mill has completed commissioning of its new distillery, with both gin and single malt whisky now being produced on-site.

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With Santa Monica Out, LA28 Olympics Beach Volleyball Should Be In Manhattan Beach

PubClub

A girl stands up ready for the finals at the Wimbledon of Beach Volleyball, the Manhattan Open. Photo: PubClub.com By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Sports Editor Santa Monica’s loss could and should be Manhattan Beach’s gain. Beach volleyball, one of the most popular sports in the Summer Olympic Games, will not be held in Santa Monica for the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games. “Despite good-faith efforts to reach a deal that would benefit both the Santa Monica community and work f

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Improve your bar profits by $2000 per month

Bar-i

Learn how to increase your bar profits by $2000 per month using Bar-i's liquor inventory platform & live support for your managers

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Hendrick’s Unveils Travel Retail Exclusive Sunspell Gin with Global Airport Campaign

The Whiskey Wash

Credit: Hendrick’s Gin Hendrick’s Gin has launched a series of immersive sunset-inspired airport activations to celebrate its new travel retail exclusive, Hendrick’s Sunspell Gin. The campaign debuted in March at several international hubs including London Heathrow, Singapore and Sydney airports. Additional locations including Dubai, New York JFK and a showcase pop-up at Amsterdam Schiphol will follow in the coming months.

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The Big Easy

Cheers

This gin cocktail from Marion Miami is like a strawberry sour aperitif. Print The Big Easy Course Drinks Keyword Bombay Sapphire gin, egg white, lemon, Lillet rouge, Select Aperitivo, strawberry Ingredients 1 oz. Bombay Sapphire gin oz. Select Aperitivo oz. Lillet Ros oz. Lemon juice Strawberry Egg white Instructions Muddle a fresh strawberry in a tin shaker.

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Maker’s Mark Unveils First-Ever Wheat Whisky with Regenerative Agriculture Focus

The Whiskey Wash

Star Hill Farm Whisky is the first wheated whisky from the brand. Credit: Maker’s Mark Maker’s Mark has launched Star Hill Farm Whisky, marking the distillery’s first new mashbill and first wheat whisky in its over 70-year history, with regenerative agriculture principles at its core. The limited annual release will debut in the United States and the United Kingdom in mid-May 2025, with Australia receiving allocation later in the year.

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What I’m Drinking Now: Nicole Haarklau and The Cosmo

Cheers

Nicole Haarklau is corporate director, food & beverage operations at Coury Hospitality. My go-to cocktail is always a Cosmopolitan. The Cosmo is a classic for a reason its elegant and sophisticated, and a perfect balance of sweet, tart and refreshing. It is a great pre-dinner or Happy Hour drink because it’s an easy cocktail to make your own, and vodka is incredibly versatile, which is why there are countless different variations of the Cosmo found in bars and restaurants around the c

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Frey Ranch Distillery Expands U.S. Sales Team with Strategic New Hires

The Whiskey Wash

Credit: Frey Ranch Distillery Frey Ranch Distillery has announced a major expansion of its commercial team with three strategic new hires as the Nevada-based farm-to-glass whiskey producer looks to increase its national footprint. The distillery has appointed Rick Monkarsh, a 19-year Campari Group veteran, as Vice President of National Sales. Alongside Monkarsh, the distillery has appointed Chris Helmly as East Regional Sales Director, and Mick Roberts as Central Regional Sales Director. “

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Building Blind Tiger: Rebecca Styn’s Journey from Speakeasy to Non-Alcoholic Innovation

Dry Atlas

Rebecca Styn has always been drawn to the art of bringing people together through shared experiences. After co-founding Room 33, a prohibition-inspired speakeasy, Rebecca saw an opportunity to blend her love for hospitality with the growing demand for non-alcoholic beverages. Enter Blind Tiger , a brand designed to offer complexity and sophistication without the booze.

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New Zealand’s Scapegrace Launches ‘ThunderDonk’ Flavored Whisky

The Whiskey Wash

Credit: Scapegrace Distilling New Zealand’s Scapegrace Distilling Co. has unveiled ThunderDonk, a new flavored whisky distilled in Central Otago. The product, available in Spiced Maple and Salted Caramel flavors, is made with real single malt whisky from Scapegrace’s new distillery on the banks of Lake Dunstan. The launch follows an 18-month development period and aims to capitalize on the growing flavored whisky market, which is projected to expand from $10 billion in 2023 to nearly

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Functional Non-Alc Beers: IPA Meets THC and More

Dry Atlas

The non-alcoholic beer category has exploded in recent years, and with good reason. Compared to non-alc wines or spirits, beer is significantly easier to replicate in flavor and body. Its familiar, sessionable, and backed by strong global consumption rituals. But now that the novelty of beer without the booze has worn off, brands are asking: how do we stand out?

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NOW OPEN: THE BRASSERIE, SOPWELL HOUSE

Bar Magazine

The Brasserie at Sopwell House is back as the St Albans restaurant reopens its doors following a stunning refurbishment, complete with a vibrant new menu thats sure to impress. To celebrate the launch, be one of the very first to enjoy an exclusive offer of three courses and a glass of wine for just 29 from now until 2 nd May *. Set within countryside hotel, Sopwell House, The Brasserie combines timeless elegance with modern flair, offering guests a refined yet relaxed space to dine and unwind.

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